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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,998.95, 696,002.54 and 183,516.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,998.95, 696,002.54 and 183,516.23 is: 275,275.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,998.95 : 696,002.54 = 183,516.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,998.95/696,002.54 = 183,516.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,998.95x = 696,002.54 × 183,516.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,998.95x = 127,727,762,211.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,727,762,211.22/463,998.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,275.97

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